"For example, the old style round parachute couldn't be slowed down on landing" In the late 90s, wouldn't they have been using the ones that you can fly like a

"For example, the old style round parachute couldn't be slowed down on landing" In the late 90s, wouldn't they have been using the ones that you can fly like a wing? And I don't know how widespread it was, but possibly a radio to give you instructions, when to flare.